I Admire People Who Make Jewelry, and I Love Etsy!

by Megan Moore

I have bought handcrafted jewelry at street and craft sales, but I felt that these were very expensive due to the fact that the sellers have to pay a high fee for their booth for the day. This may make it hard for them to make a profit.

So I've decided that the best place to buy handcrafted jewelry is Etsy.com. This site was recommended to me by an acquaintance, and it's like a craft fair on the Internet.

Because there's no high booth fee, it allows people to sell cheaper and lets relatively unknowns who work in far-flung places or from home to showcase their talents.

I feel like more of my purchase price goes to the jewelry designer (which I prefer) instead of to the people who are putting on the craft fair.

Some of the stuff I have picked up there is worth tons more and is unlike any I have seen any other place.

You can always tell a handcrafted piece made by an artist who is really "into it" - the stuff rocks!

I am always amazed by the people who do handcrafted jewelry. The fact that they have the imagination to come up with new and different items year after year is so exciting and gives me hope for all human beings! Alas, I am not so talented, but i can sure appreciate it when I see it!

Rock on!

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I Admire People Who Make Jewelry, and I Love Etsy!

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by: Melissa Zurick

Thank you very much for taking the time to post a comment! It really helps out and I've enjoyed reading every single one!

Melissa

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by: Linda G.

So glad to see that handcrafted jewelry hasn't gone out of fashion!

Thank you for sharing.

Linda G.
LinnyGirl Designs
www.linnygirldesigns.com

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by: Marcella

Thank you so much for your insight! I use to sell at craft fairs and the cost for entry can be very overwhelming. I too discovered Etsy.com and it’s my exclusive resource for selling my handcrafted jewelry.

As an artist, sometimes you forget that what comes easy to you isn’t that easy for others. Thank you so much for your kind words. I will remind myself to always be grateful for my sometimes wacky imagination!

Marcella Cobb
Cella’s Creations
www.cellascreations.etsy.com

thank you!
by: doeseyes

i am a newbie to etsy. It is nice to know that people appreciate the hard work from artist. My new and very first shop is @ doeseyes.etsy.com check it out and let me know what you think!
rachel

If you like Etsy, please look at LillyBing
by: LillyBing

I'm new to Etsy and my shop there is LillyBing. I make handmade earrings, because I love earrings. I made each piece with love and I haven't made a sale yet and so I would like some Positive feedback.

happy to read your inputs!
by: IlluminaJewelry

Thank you so much for appreciating handcrafted jewelries! It motivates to be more creative and offer something new!!!

Thank you!
www.illuminajewelry.etsy.com

Thanks!!
by: Constance

Megan, as a newcomer to Etsy I really appreciate your article. It is inspiring and encouraging. Please stop by my Etsy shop www.labohemebijoux.etsy.com

Thanks,
Constance

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by: Alea and Brenda

We really appreciate people like you who appreciate people like us. My daughter and I are new to Etsy. We love making hand-crafted wearable art. Please stop by at your leasure and take a look.
Thanks again,
AListDesigns@etsy.com

Lovely to hear!
by: Molly

I've been making jewellery for a while and am currently setting up my website. (No items listed for sale at the moment though).

Comments like yours make me very optimistic and inspired!

Molly
LondonFogg.co.uk